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Participants line up at the starting line before a 3km dog trail race where owners and their dogs navigate obstacles, in Shanghai, China April 27, 2024. — Reuters pic
Life / 09 May 2024

More Chinese jump through hoops, crawl under nets to foster ties with pets

Many women have said on social media that they would rather be approached by a bear in the forest rather than a random man. — AFP pic
Life / 09 May 2024

Men or bears? Women’s safety debate pops on social media

Zinc supplements can help reduce acne-causing bacteria. — Picture courtesy of Lyubov Levitskaya / Shutterstock via ETX Studio 
Life / 09 May 2024

Is zinc a powerful ally in fighting acne?

Regular consumption of olive oil may reduce the risk of death from dementia. — Picture courtesy of fcafotodigital / Getty Images via ETX Studio
Life / 09 May 2024

This staple of the Mediterranean diet could reduce the risk of dying from dementia

Mosquitoes dislike the smell of basil, making it an excellent natural repellent. — Picture courtesy of Егор Камелев / Unsplash via ETX Studio
Life / 09 May 2024

Three natural solutions to keep mosquitoes at bay

Mangas such as ‘One Piece’ and ‘Dragon Ball’ are a huge success story for Japan, with the market projected to be worth US$42.2 billion by 2030, according to the startup, Orange Inc. — AFP pic
Life / 09 May 2024

Japanese startup to use AI to translate manga

Britain's Prince Harry arrives to attend the Invictus Games Foundation 10th Anniversary Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral, in London May 8, 2024. — Reuters pic
Life / 09 May 2024

Prince Harry appears, alone, for UK Invictus Games service

Pasco Shikishima Corporation said it was investigating how the rodent remains had crept into packets of sliced bread. — Screengrab from pasconet.com.jp
Life / 08 May 2024

Japan bread recalled after rat parts found inside packs

Ayra Medina Fizrullah is battling stage four neuroblastoma, a rare cancer that develops in nerve tissues. — Picture courtesy of Make-A-Wish Malaysia
Life / 08 May 2024

Make-A-Wish Malaysia grants 1000th wish, turning nine-year-old girl battling cancer into mermaid princess

Researchers claim that listening to music calls on brain networks that can reorganize in many ways with age. — Fizkes/Shutterstock pic via ETX Studio 
Life / 08 May 2024

Study: Our brains respond to music, whatever our age

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying two astronauts aboard Boeing's Starliner-1 Crew Flight Test (CFT), is shown after the launch was delayed for technical issues prior to a mission to the International Space Station, in Cape Canaveral, Florida May 6, 2024. — Reuters pic
Life / 07 May 2024

Boeing Starliner crewed mission postponed until at least Friday

Leafhoppers are seen in a corn plant on a National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) experimental field, in Marcos Juarez, Cordoba, Argentina April 20, 2024. — Reuters pic
Life / 07 May 2024

As climate shifts, a leafhopper bug plagues Argentina’s corn fields

Jirayu (left) with Caunter at the opening party for Omega's new boutique at The Exchange TRX. — Picture courtesy of Omega
Life / 07 May 2024

Thai star Jirayu Tangsrisuk graces opening of Omega’s Exchange TRX boutique, drawing adoring Malaysian fans

Study #04K by Amar Shahid Salehudin uses mixed media and cyanotype on canvas, is on display at Zhan Art Space. — Picture via Facebook/ ZHAN Art Space
Life / 07 May 2024

Malaysia artist Amar Shahid Salehudin back with third solo exhibition, two years after winning MEA award

According to Shopee, the On-Time Guarantee Programme assures customers that they can receive their parcels with predictability backed by Shopee’s established fulfilment practices. — SoyaCincau pic
Life / 07 May 2024

Is your Shopee delivery late? Here’s how to redeem a free voucher

Dr Raihana Ismail aims to empower mothers and is on a mission to reach one million ‘Efferty babies’ through her TikTok Shop. — Picture courtesy of TikTok Shop
Life / 07 May 2024

TikTok Shop celebrates ‘mompreneurs’ juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship this Mother’s Day